I would like to say Thank you in advance to anyone that can help me out.
So I have been trying to do my homework about lasers and so far I have a verity of answers. Before I go on let me tell you what I'm looking for.
1) A laser I can use for general use at home/work to point at computer screens, white boards, chalk boards... exc without the need for safety glasses. (IE safe use on partial reflective surfaces)
2) A laser powerful enough for star pointing, outdoor use in low light conditions so the beam is visible, and camping use. (Normally around young adults IE my son and the Boy Scouts)
Yes I know some safety professionals eye wear no matter what power but lets be reasonable. I live in the USA and so far according to most posts/safety websites/ safety educational published research the max safe power to own is 5 mW. But I also know (being an engineer) that if the safety threshold is 100 we will slap a label on it saying the safety threshold is 5 to legally cover our butts.
Anyway. What power range should I be looking at. (Edit: I believe Green is what I should be looking at as well)
Edit:
I am also aware from posts on this website that the following companies have "True to spec" wattage
LaserBTB
Jetlasers
Dragon Lasers
Jetlaser's Sold by hakzaw1 (US SELLER)
Survival Lasers (US site)
Survival Lasers (International site)
Laser Glow
Optotronics
NOVAlasers
For my use where can i find a good quality pointer that will suit my needs at a good price? The prices online seem to be all over the place.
http://www.laserglow.com/GAN <--- Seems Reasonable
So I have been trying to do my homework about lasers and so far I have a verity of answers. Before I go on let me tell you what I'm looking for.
1) A laser I can use for general use at home/work to point at computer screens, white boards, chalk boards... exc without the need for safety glasses. (IE safe use on partial reflective surfaces)
2) A laser powerful enough for star pointing, outdoor use in low light conditions so the beam is visible, and camping use. (Normally around young adults IE my son and the Boy Scouts)
Yes I know some safety professionals eye wear no matter what power but lets be reasonable. I live in the USA and so far according to most posts/safety websites/ safety educational published research the max safe power to own is 5 mW. But I also know (being an engineer) that if the safety threshold is 100 we will slap a label on it saying the safety threshold is 5 to legally cover our butts.
Anyway. What power range should I be looking at. (Edit: I believe Green is what I should be looking at as well)
Edit:
I am also aware from posts on this website that the following companies have "True to spec" wattage
LaserBTB
Jetlasers
Dragon Lasers
Jetlaser's Sold by hakzaw1 (US SELLER)
Survival Lasers (US site)
Survival Lasers (International site)
Laser Glow
Optotronics
NOVAlasers
For my use where can i find a good quality pointer that will suit my needs at a good price? The prices online seem to be all over the place.
http://www.laserglow.com/GAN <--- Seems Reasonable
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